Caboolture River Road attracts attention in City budget

It won’t be long before a busy section of Caboolture River Road in Morayfield will start to see some long-awaited changes as work gets underway. 

City of Moreton Bay’s 2025/26 budget has provided the financial foundations for construction to start on much-anticipated improvements on the stretch of road from Morayfield Road to Grant Road. The 1.2km project was announced in 2021 and identified as one of council’s priority road network projects. 

Road works are expected to commence in late 2026. Some early activities scheduled for late 2025 include preparations related to the relocation of utility services. Services relocations are expected to commence in early 2026. 

Mayor Peter Flannery said the improvements could not come soon enough for communities living on and around this major east-west connector. 

“Caboolture River Road has seen a lot of change over the past few decades. It’s no surprise the surrounding area has flourished with more and more people calling it home, thanks to its housing options and lifestyle amenities,” he said. “The one thing that hasn’t changed is the road itself – with its two lanes struggling to meet the daily needs of residents and businesses, especially during peak hour. 

“Council’s record $1 billion budget included almost $400 million to invest in infrastructure to support the rapidly growing City of Moreton Bay. Council has allocated $75.7 million across three years specifically for Caboolture River Road. This will deliver an improved four-lane solution for the people of Morayfield and is a crucial step in preparing for the future of our city.” 

The project includes a significant commitment for funding from the Queensland Government in partnership with City of Moreton Bay and forms part of the SEQ City Deal. The upgrade will involve: 

• Widening Caboolture River Road between Grant Road and Morayfield Road to provide two traffic lanes in each direction – four lanes in total.  

• Installing additional traffic turning lanes at key intersections. 

• Installing new traffic lights at the intersection of Amy and Kenneth Streets. 

• Upgrading the existing traffic lights at Grant Road and Morayfield Road. 

• Changing access at Ben Street and Lorebury Drive to left in/left out only. 

• Installing new cycling and pedestrian paths on both sides of the road. 

More information about works planned for Caboolture River Road is available at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/caboolture-river-road